Responsibilities

Develop and manage an organization's Information Technology program or plan.

Provide support in the planning and analysis phase to ensure the mission and program management principles are documented.

Ensure the completion and review of life-cycle trends and cost-benefits analysis for installation information systems and support services.

Develop information policies, plans, and programs for an organization in conjunction with supervisors and management.

Develop, document, and maintain an organization's information technology architecture in support of organizational program goals and objectives.

Coordinate the completion and review of the various information technology reporting requirements in conjunction with supervisors and managers.

Analyze and manage the information management internal control program, analyze proposed systems and determine the program impact and resource requirements along with reviewing budget management functions.

Complete and review an organization's information technology budget submission to ensure that it reflects the goals and objectives of the organization.

Provide analysis and specifications for review by the organizational chief and supervisors to project fiscal impacts and requirements for budgetary issues.

Coordinate with various program managers in the analysis and reconciliation of fiscal issues in support of information management goals and program objectives.

Conduct analysis and audits of organizational programs.

Analyze findings and develop reports noting deficiencies found with suggested corrective actions designed to ensure the effective accomplishment of program goals, objectives, and policies.

Analyze new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the information technology programs and operations mission.

Develop regulatory and policy documents for supervisors and managers.

Coordinate the completion of budget management functions in conjunction with all fiscal managers within the organization.

Analyze and review annual funding program and the impact it has on various organizational areas.

Prepare management reports and funding status reports based on the initiatives and objectives for review by supervisor.

Analyze and review the organization's projects and policies to ensure compliance with information plan objectives.

**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

11

As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (Title 5), GS-2210-11, you will:

Develop and manage an organization's Information Technology program or plan.

Provide support in the planning and analysis phase to ensure the mission and program management principles are documented.

Ensure the completion and review of life-cycle trends and cost-benefits analysis for installation information systems and support services.

Develop information policies, plans, and programs for an organization in conjunction with supervisors and management.

Develop, document, and maintain an organization's information technology architecture in support of organizational program goals and objectives.

Coordinate the completion and review of the various information technology reporting requirements in conjunction with supervisors and managers.

Analyze and manage the information management internal control program, analyze proposed systems and determine the program impact and resource requirements along with reviewing budget management functions.

Complete and review an organization's information technology budget submission to ensure that it reflects the goals and objectives of the organization.

Provide analysis and specifications for review by the organizational chief and supervisors to project fiscal impacts and requirements for budgetary issues.

Coordinate with various program managers in the analysis and reconciliation of fiscal issues in support of information management goals and program objectives.

Conduct analysis and audits of organizational programs.

Analyze findings and develop reports noting deficiencies found with suggested corrective actions designed to ensure the effective accomplishment of program goals, objectives, and policies.

Analyze new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the information technology programs and operations mission.

Develop regulatory and policy documents for supervisors and managers.

Coordinate the completion of budget management functions in conjunction with all fiscal managers within the organization.

Analyze and review annual funding program and the impact it has on various organizational areas.

Prepare management reports and funding status reports based on the initiatives and objectives for review by supervisor.

Analyze and review the organization's projects and policies to ensure compliance with information plan objectives.

**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position for which you are applying.Your resume is key in evaluating your experience, as it relates to this position.Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your work experience. Time-In-Grade Requirement:Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 Level.An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.Note:Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS-11 Level -

Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation.Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: developing and managing an organization's Information Technology;developing information policies, plans and programs for an organization;coordinating the completion and review of various reporting requirements;analyzing and managing information management internal controls programs;conducting analysis and audits of information management programs;analyze new or proposed rules and regulations;coordinating the completion of budget management functions in conjunction with fiscal managers within an organization;and representing organization at meetings.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-09 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. OR EDUCATION SUBSTITUTE:Applicants may also qualify on the basis of education as follows:Must have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree with a major study in one of the following areas: computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.(Note:You must attach a copy of official transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.You must have a combination of specialized experience and education.To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12.Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18.Add the two percentages.The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.(Note:You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;philanthropic;religious;spiritual;community, student, social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences;however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below.Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10439217

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Agency contact information

Sherry Williams

Phone

Email

Address

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Initial referral cutoff will be 15 March 2019. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. Additional referral lists may be requested throughout the life of the announcement. The cutoff for receipt of applications will be midnight on the date that the referral list is requested by the Selecting Official. Applications received after the cutoff date, MAY be considered on future referral lists.

Benefits

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

RequiredDocuments

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (Should not exceed 15 pages in length) that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. If you use Resume Builder, you are encouraged to save your resume to a Word document and upload the Word document in lieu of submitting your resume created through Resume Builder. This helps ensure you meet the 15-page resume limit.

2. Other supporting documents: The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50 (current and former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or documentation to support a Reinstatement Eligible claim. You will not be contacted for additional information.

DD-214 SF-15 SF-50 Transcripts

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx

Reinstatement Eligibles: Individuals, who previously held a career or career-conditional appointment with the federal government, may be eligible for reinstatement, which allows re-entry to the Federal competitive service workforce without competing with the public. Reinstatement eligibles can also apply for Federal jobs open only to status or merit promotion candidates. Additional Resources: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/reinstatement/

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: